Head Office, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7BE; Tel: 07936 250644
Our business hours are: Monday - Friday 9am-6pm; Saturdays 9am-3pm and Sundays 12-2pm.
Our insurance cover includes: Professional Indemnity & Commercial Legal Protection
"Family law Solicitors are no longer a necessity, given the affordability and competence of Litigant In Person Assistants (aka Para Legals, McKenzie Friends, Legal Executives) and the flexibility of Public Access Barristers."
You certainly do not 'need' a Solicitor at all, to start things off or to move matters forward. If, after meeting you, we considered, for example, that a letter to the other spouse was necessary, we could advise you how to word and structure a letter that you could write yourself. A letter from you, worded correctly, has as much procedural significance as a Solicitors letter, should you then decide to apply to the court for help if she/he was uncooperative.
WE CAN HELP YOU WITH:
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We can help you in a family law matter if you do not qualify for public funding and prefer not to use a high street Solicitor. We are not Solicitors, but with access to over 100 legal consultants (aka McKenzie Friends and Legal Executives) available across England & Wales, we are ready to work hard for your success in and out of Court.
Divorce, Children Act solutions and financial settlements are not an exact science, as every case is different. However, you can rely on us for a high standard of service, transparency and no hidden costs, so, if you email us your enquiry and we will do our very best to help
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As previously featured on BBC TV & Radio, and in The Times, Financial Times, Telegraph, Guardian, Daily Mail, Express and Metro newspapers. We are not Solicitors or Barristers, but we can offer similar services. We are the affordable alternative. As experienced McKenzie Friends and legal advisers, we advise you on divorce and family laws in England & Wales, no matter where in the world you live. Whilst this is not a service provided by Solicitors and Barristers, With unfriendly separations and divorces. Nowhere near agreeing a financial settlement or children arrangements. You feel you're on your own; it's very stressful, and you need a lot of support. There may even be a Solicitor or Barrister involved, who's making matters worse. With amicable separations and divorces. Both cooperating to come to an agreed financial settlement, and agreed children arrangements. Where both of you want to work this out together, without being antagonised and divided by Solicitors. We help you both, working as a team. |
Our Professional McKenzie Friend services:
A Professional McKenzie Friend (the term coined by Nicola Matheson-Durrant) is the term used to describe a fee-charging (non-Solicitor, non-Barrister) family law legal adviser and assistant, who can help you prepare a family court case, and support you during a family court hearing. They are the low cost alternative to a Solicitor and Barrister.
A Professional McKenzie Friend should be very knowledgeable and experienced in a broad range of family law matters, and family court practises and procedures; should be fully insured; should be completely transparent about their knowledge, qualifications and experience; should be registered with the Information Commissioners Office; and should have a long list of authentic testimonials.
Whilst the communications between your Professional McKenzie Friend and you is not protected by ‘legal privilege’, they must never discuss or disclose any information about you/your case to third parties or on social media. (Email us for PMF advice and help here).
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CHILDREN ACT 1989
For help to effectively challenge CAFCASS REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS for being biased against you, incorrect or incompetent and to remove the Cafcass Officer please email us with the details. |
LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY
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FINANCIALS FINAL HEARING| Featured on BBC TV & BBC Radio and in the following publications: The Guardian, The Times, Financial Times, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Metro, The Express, and The Independent and international news media. Over 2000 cases |
 DIVORCE FINANCIAL HEARING TRIAL BUNDLE Don't get in a tangle, get on top! For help preparing your trial bundle, and coaching in what you need to know and do in court, we offer an all-inclusive package - just email us and request the details you may need. McKenzie Friend/Para Legal direct: Tel 07936 250644 |
LITIGANT IN PERSON
- McKenzie FriendThe Family Law Clinic specialises in providing professional
Litigant In Person Assistant (aka McKenzie Friend) within England & Wales.
Nicola Matheson-Durrant, leading UK professional Litigant In Person Assistant (aka McKenzie Friend) , trains all Family Law Clinic's advisers in the current rules and guidance on Litigant In Person Assistant (aka McKenzie Friend) , and coaches litigants in person who would prefer to attend court on their own, without support.
LOW COST COURT HELP
We will help prepare your case and attend Court with you. Court forms, advice, case preparation and court attendance for applicants and/or respondents in family & matrimonial law matters, such as :
divorce advice, cohabitation and property disputes, maintenance, Form E, emergency and domestic violence,land, property, mortgage & property repossession matters.
| CLAIM COMPENSATION
FROM YOUR SOLICITOR OR BARRISTER - Our specialist complaints handling advisers can help you claim compensation for poor service from your Solicitor or Barrister for emotional impact and/or disruption caused, and make them pay for someone else to:  • complete the work; • refund fees already paid; • pay compensation of a specified amount for loss suffered; • waive unpaid fees;• limit fees to a specified amount;• pay compensation of a specified amount for loss suffered etc . |
DIVORCE MONEY & COURT
EXPRESS SHORTCUTS
SEPARATION AGREEMENTS
We can provide you a tailor-made draft Deed of Separation, ready to have checked by your spouse or their legal adviser, which we will also complete for you ready for both of you and your witnesses to sign. Our fee includes a one-hour free advice & information appointment.
CONSENT ORDERS
